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MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
1830 COUNTY ROAD BEAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2009
I. CALL TO ORDER
Acting chair Shankar called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Boardmember Jason Lamers
Chairperson Matt Ledvina
Boardmember Michael Mireau
Boardmember Ananth Shankar
Vice-Chair Matt Wise
Present
Absent
Present
Present
Absent
Staff Present:
Michael Martin. Planner
Alan Kantrud. Citv Attornev
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Boardmember Lamers moved to approve the agenda as presented.
Boardmember Mireau seconded
The motion passed.
Ayes - all
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. August 11, 2009
Boardmember Mireau moved to approve the minutes of August 11, 2009 as presented.
Boardmember Lamers seconded
The motion passed.
Ayes - all
V. DESIGN REVIEW
a. In-Service Training: Commission Handbook Review
Planner Michael Martin introduced city attorney Alan Kantrud. Mr. Kantrud gave a
presentation explaining the commission handbook and received comments and questions
from the board. Mr. Kantrud invited the board to contact him or Planner Martin with any
further questions or comments that might occur.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
VII. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
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VIII. BOARD PRESENTATIONS
None
IX. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
a. Update on Sign Code Amendment status
Planner Martin updated the board on the Sign Code Amendment, explaining that staff has
visited with several community business groups soliciting feedback. Planner Martin said
staff will be attending the Sl. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce business meeting this week
to provide comment on the sign code and solicit feedback.
b. Update of applications currently being reviewed by planning staff
Planner Martin updated the board on current applications, saying that Aldi's has withdrawn
its application for the White Bear Avenue site but they are interested in finding another site
in Maplewood.
Planner Martin explained that the application by T-Mobile for the communications tower at
the Harmony Learning Center has been revised and will be resubmitted.
Planner Martin said staff has had communications from businesses who are considering
applying for a comprehensive sign plan amendment, which will be forwarded to the board
for consideration if received.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Boardmember Lamers moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:16 p.m.
Boardmember Mireau seconded
Ayes - all